Workday Payroll Architect - AMS/Post Production Support

Kognitiv Inc. • Remote - Georgia, GA

44d

About The Position

At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive. Are you the go-to Workday Payroll wizard people turn to when a configuration breaks, a complex retro calculation goes sideways, or a multi-country tax rule needs solving? At Kognitiv Inc., we’re a tight-knit team of high-powered Workday experts who treat our clients’ systems like our own. We don't just clear tickets—we act like owners, build lasting partnerships, and deliver the kind of flawless work that makes clients see us as absolute superheroes. We are expanding our AMS team and looking for a top-tier Workday Payroll Architect with 8+ years of deep expertise. If you live and breathe Payroll architecture, thrive on solving hard problems, and want to work alongside colleagues as driven and skilled as you, welcome home.

Requirements

• 8+ Years of Workday Experience: A proven track record leading Workday Payroll implementations or complex AMS engagements as a lead consultant or architect.
• Deep US Payroll Mastery: Complete command over US statutory requirements, tax rules, retro logic, complex earnings/deductions, FLSA calculation rules, and EIB data conversions.
• Global Payroll Experience: Hands-on experience or deep technical familiarity with Workday Payroll SKUs for Canada, UK, France, Ireland, or Australia.
• Ecosystem Breadth: Strong proficiency in understanding Workday HCM, Security, Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, and Data Analysis touchpoints.
• Advanced Excel Skills: You can manipulate, audit, and reconcile massive datasets effortlessly.
• The "Act Like an Owner" Mindset: Exceptional communication, a keen eye for details, the ability to see around corners, and a genuine passion for high-touch customer success.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, high-impact Workday Payroll initiatives—from complex post-production optimizations and Phase X rollouts to multi-country enhancements—with total autonomy.
• Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot complex payroll setups.
• Optimize touchpoints between Payroll, HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Benefits, and Finance to ensure system harmony.
• Conduct high-level working sessions, translate business objectives into scalable Workday architecture, and advise global client leaders on industry best practices.
• Mentor rising consultants, share wisdom across our knowledge repository, and help us continuously innovate how we deliver Workday services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed